Finding the Third Proportional to 332,466 and 498,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,466 and 498,570 is: 747,661.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,466 : 498,570 = 498,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,466/498,570 = 498,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,466x = 498,570 × 498,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,466x = 248,572,044,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,572,044,900/332,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,661.55
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